If it is writing skill you are looking for then look no further as I will gladly give myself the grade I deserve. F. …

Is retirement something one should look forward to? What does retirement mean? I have way more questions than I do answers. The word retirement may bring happiness and joy to some and a sense of accomplishment to others. It may be the end of one of life’s journeys and the…

First, I have a confession to make. After reflecting on the events of not only last night, but the last 72 hours, I must come clean. I contributed to global warming and climate change. Our campfire went to 4am last evening! …

Conventional wisdom says I should work till I am 67 and my wife would be 65. We would then have ample money in our employee funded retirement plans to retire. Health care issues regarding insurance would be largely taken care of with Medicare. Simple right?

Obviously, every situation is different…

Now before I leave my cozy little secure bunker and head out into the cruel unknown I will first share with you a few facts.

1. It gets damn cold in Iowa in the winter time.

2. Hawaii is expensive.

3. My wife wants to go to Europe.

4. Our…